Football
WPIAL Class A roundup: Wilson helps Sto-Rox blank Rochester
October 5, 2019
Eric Wilson threw for 292 yards and ran for a touchdown as No. 3 Sto-Rox shut out winless Rochester, 21-0, in the Class A Big 7 Conference on Friday night.
Mars guts out win over stingy North Hills
In its last two conference wins over Armstrong and Shaler, Mars racked up a total of 76 points.
Charleroi rains on on Southmoreland’s playoff-clinching parade
It was a bittersweet night on Friday for the Southmoreland football team.
Mt. Lebanon flashes versatility in win over Upper St. Clair
October 4, 2019
Chalk up another one to coach Bob Palko’s trademark versatility.
Persistent Fox Chapel solves Connellsville defense
Fox Chapel’s offense took its time bending Connellsville’s defense until broke.
Greensburg Salem makes best of chances, beats No. 4 West Mifflin
Heading into their matchup against West Mifflin, Greensburg Salem knew coming out victorious would be possible.
Baldwin shuts out West Allegheny for 3rd straight win
An 82-yard touchdown run by Angelo Priore on the first play of the second half provided the knockout blow as Baldwin scored a 23-0 win over Baldwin on Friday night, sealing its first three-game winning streak since 2005.
North Catholic beats Elizabeth Forward to preserve conference mark
Third-ranked North Catholic stayed unbeaten in Class 3A’s Big East Conference by defeating Elizabeth Forward, 12-7, in front of a home crowd.
Jackson helps West Greene beat California for 1st time since 2003
In a marquee Class A contest, California and West Greene had two of the top offenses in all of the WPIAL.
South Fayette’s Naman Alemada strong-arms Knoch
If there were any doubts about which team belonged in first place in the Northwest Eight Conference, Naman Alemada and No. 2 South Fayette put them to bed as quickly as possible against No. 5 Knoch.
Defense dominates as Class 5A No. 1 Penn-Trafford beats Latrobe
Penn-Trafford was not clicking offensively. The running game was sluggish, passes were off the mark and the sticks weren’t moving with normal rapidity.
Montour rides wildcat to victory over Highlands
Despite the absence of quarterback Luke Persinger, the Montour Spartans have “wildcatted” their way into the Class 4A playoff race.
No. 1 Jayhawks prepare for rare test from No. 5 OLSH
Zach Crutchman and his Jeannette teammates are aware of the state and WPIAL rankings — and the Jayhawks’ lofty No. 1 position in both.
Deer Lakes, Freeport prepare for Big East rivaly matchup with playoff implications on the line
Deer Lakes and Freeport have a storied history in football.
Westmoreland football notebook: Hempfield’s Remaley plays through injury
October 3, 2019
Quarterback Blake Remaley had the option to sit out and let time heal his ailment, but that just wasn’t his style.
Alle-Kiski Valley Through the Years: Legendary coach Don Earley earns 1st win
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 6
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 6:
Gateway junior Derrick Davis adds another Top 25 football offer
Derrick Davis’ long list of scholarship offers is starting to resemble the Top 25 polls.
A-K Valley football Q-and-A: Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake
October 2, 2019
Since their matchup with North Hills in Week 2, the Kiski Area Cavaliers have had a secret weapon in their backfield.
Like A-K Valley running backs, The Birdie can play through pain
Overall record: 48-16 (75%)
